1987 'SOUND OF THE MONKEES' AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Jones and Tork
THE SET LIST
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That Was Then, This Is Now (Peter lead vocal)
A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You Steppin' Stone (Peter & Davy lead vocal) Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) Your Auntie Grizelda No Time (Davy & Peter lead vocal) I Wanna Be Free Tulane After Your Heart Last Train to Clarksville (Peter lead vocal) Since You Went Away Daydream Believer Shades of Gray Hippy Hippy Shake MGBGT Valleri For Pete's Sake Encore: Pleasant Valley Sunday (Davy & Peter lead vocal) Incredible Higher and Higher I'm a Believer (Davy & Peter lead vocal) |
(From the collection of Kevin Schmid)
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THE TOUR SCHEDULE
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February 10-15: The Venue, Victoria, Australia
February 17: Ballina Club, New South Wales, Australia February 18-22: Twin Towns Services Club, New South Wales, Australia February 24: Rumours Nightclub, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia 
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February 25-27: Sheraton Breakwater Casino, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
February 28: Rockhampton Pilbeam Theatre, Queensland, Australia March 1: Melanesia Village Entertainment Centre, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia March 5: Revesby Club, New South Wales, Australia March 6-7: St. George Leagues Club, New South Wales, Australia March 8: Ingleburn Club, New South Wales, Australia March 10: Newcastle Club, New South Wales, Australia March 11: Hornsby Club, New South Wales, Australia March 12: Seven Hills Club, New South Wales, Australia March 13: Manly Leagues Club, New South Wales, Australia March 14: Rooty Hill Club, New South Wales, Australia March 15: Penrith Club, New South Wales, Australia March 17: Auburn Club, New South Wales, Australia March 18: Castle Hill Club, New South Wales, Australia March 19: Selinas, Coogee, New South Wales, Australia March 20: Manly Leagues Club, New South Wales, Australia March 21: Shellharbour Club, New South Wales, Australia March 22: St. George Leagues Club, New South Wales, Australia March 24-25: Stallions, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia March 26: The Lady Bay, Warrnambool, Australia March 27: The Venue, Melbourne, Australia March 28: The Excelsior, Thomastown, Victoria, Australia March 29: Adelaide, Australia April 4: St. George Leagues Club, New South Wales, Australia April 5: Canterbury, Sydney, Australia |
Davy and Peter in Australia
Davy and Peter returned to Australia in early 1987 for another successful tour. Micky stayed in the United States during this time period to assist in the negotiations for a brand new Monkees album and feature film. The duo made many television appearances on Australian TV to promote the concerts.
Peter added three non-Monkees songs to the set, including “Higher and Higher,” "Tulane," and “MGBGT,” the latter which had been performed during the 1986 20th Anniversary concerts in North America. Peter also sang “Since You Went Away,” which eventually was released on The Monkees’ Pool It! album. Davy added three songs to the set from what would become his 1988 solo album, Incredible: “After Your Heart,” “Hippy Hippy Shake,” and the title track. The backing band consisted of most of the musicians from the 1986 North American tour, with a few local players added in as well.
Before leaving for Australia, Davy and Peter appeared with Micky on the live broadcast of the American Music Awards in late January.
Peter added three non-Monkees songs to the set, including “Higher and Higher,” "Tulane," and “MGBGT,” the latter which had been performed during the 1986 20th Anniversary concerts in North America. Peter also sang “Since You Went Away,” which eventually was released on The Monkees’ Pool It! album. Davy added three songs to the set from what would become his 1988 solo album, Incredible: “After Your Heart,” “Hippy Hippy Shake,” and the title track. The backing band consisted of most of the musicians from the 1986 North American tour, with a few local players added in as well.
Before leaving for Australia, Davy and Peter appeared with Micky on the live broadcast of the American Music Awards in late January.
The Monkees at the American Music Awards / January 1987
VIDEO FOOTAGE
The Monkees at the 1987 American Music Awards
Interviews and more from Australia '87